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Autonomous mobile robots in sterile instrument logistics: an evaluation of the material handling system for a strategic fit framework
Production Planning & Control ( IF 8.3 ) Pub Date : 2021-02-18 , DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2021.1884914
Giuseppe Fragapane 1 , Hans-Henrik Hvolby 2 , Fabio Sgarbossa 1 , Jan Ola Strandhagen 1
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Abstract

The logistics activities of sterile instruments are both labour- and cost-intensive. Automating sterile instrument transportation offers an excellent opportunity to reduce staff members’ responsibilities and time committed to that task. With recent technological advances in material handling, autonomous mobile robots offer an innovative solution for transporting sterile instruments, especially in dynamic environments such as hospitals. However, hospital planners need guidance in deciding when to apply which material handling systems to achieve optimal performance. This study uses a multiple case study to map sterile instrument logistics and evaluate the transportation performance of material handling systems in terms of flexibility, productivity, quality/service, and costs. Applying contingency theory and analysing the relationships between material handling systems and hospital characteristics, we contribute with a strategic fit framework showing the ideal states to achieve high performance.



中文翻译:

无菌器械物流中的自主移动机器人:对战略适合框架的材料处理系统的评估

摘要

无菌器械的物流活动是劳动密集型和成本密集型的​​。自动化无菌仪器运输提供了一个极好的机会来减少工作人员的责任和时间投入到这项任务中。随着最近材料处理技术的进步,自主移动机器人为运输无菌器械提供了一种创新的解决方案,尤其是在医院等动态环境中。但是,医院规划人员在决定何时应用哪些材料处理系统以实现最佳性能时需要指导。本研究使用多个案例研究来绘制无菌仪器物流图,并评估材料处理系统在灵活性、生产力、质量/服务和成本方面的运输性能。

更新日期:2021-02-18
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